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With what purpose is the Government of India promoting the concept of "Mega Food Parks"?

  1. 1.To provide good infrastructure facilities for the food processing industry.
  2. 2.To increase the processing of perishable items and reduce wastage.
  3. 3.To provide emerging and eco-friendly food processing technologies to entrepreneurs.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.1 and 2 only
  3. C.2 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. 1 and 2 only

Mega Food Parks are designed to create a cluster of food processing units with a central processing and packaging facility. They aim to provide world-class infrastructure, including cold chains and storage, to support the food processing industry, thereby increasing the processing of perishable items and significantly reducing post-harvest losses and wastage.

Source: UPSC gs1 2011

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